McMillan is a creative agency. We help global businesses articulate their unique and authentic value, tell their most compelling stories, and elevate their customers’ entire brand experience.

We make and remake brands. And then we bring them to ... Read more

Mission: Our core purpose is to be a trusted advisor to our executive clients.

Our mission is to earn the trust of the C-suite of our clients. When the CMO and the CEO turn to us for counsel, they are acknowledging that we have something of value to provide and from ... Read more

The agency was founded in 1996. So it is young enough to be fresh, exciting and open to new ideas. But it is established enough to have a solid HR function, well-trained and supportive managers, and an excellent work-life balance. As an agency, the clients' needs can often tip that balance during busy times but the agency is very accommodating to balance things out appropriately. It is a very fun, laid-back yet professional environment. And with clients across the US and Europe, there are opportunities for more global exposure--and from time to time, travel.

Cons

The only cons I can think of are actually consistent with any creative agency of that size (80 people, +/-). Internal communication can be challenging and the inherent 'tension' that can exist between clients and creative pops up now and again.

Advice to Management

Continue to nurture the amazing culture that exists. Develop talent from within the ranks.

Difficulty

Interviewing at McMillan

I applied through other source. The process took 3+ months. I interviewed at McMillan (Ottawa, ON (Canada)) in February 2018.

Interview

Panel interview with your potential manager and director at the office. There were two in-person interviews. The first interview included challenging and comprehensive questions. The nature of the job available was thoroughly explained. I brought in my portfolio and had a chance to show it and discuss at length. Lots of question and answer time in the end. Relaxed environment but questions were appropriately challenging. The first interview took around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The second interview was about logistics and timing and took around 40 minutes.

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